Philodendron radiatum

Philodendron radiatum is a hemiepiphytic aroid native to the tropical forests spanning from Mexico to Central America. It is characterized by heteroblasty, transitioning from simple, entire juvenile leaves to deeply lobed, radiate mature foliage. As a natural climber, it uses aerial roots to ascend tree trunks in its native understory habitat. Its deeply divided mature leaf structure is a distinguishing feature among tropical plant collections.

Native range

Mexico to Central America

Classification

Genus

Philodendron

Family

Araceae

Type

Wild

Growth habit

Climbing epiphyte

Morphology

Leaf shape

Entire/OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. (juvenile) to deeply radiate/lobed (mature)

Leaf length

Large, variable

Leaf width

Large, spreading

Petiole colour

Green

Venation

PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein. with central midrib

Texture

Glossy

Variegation

None

Growth habit

Climbing